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MASON COUNTY
BY THE NUMBERS

When looking to obtain data, demographics and other relevant county and regional information, the Chamber’s economic development team is here to assist you in identifying the major economic indicators for your business and project.  The figures below outline the primary economic indicators that are constantly being monitored by the Chamber.

For additional resources, or information, please feel free to send us an email at economicdevelopment@ludington.org or call our office at 231-845-0324.

Total Population

Total Population - 2016

%

5 - Year Growth ('10-'15)

Prior year(s) population data
 

2016 : 29,204 

2015 : 28,783
2014 : 28,705
2013 : 28,648
2012 : 28,672
2011 : 28,682 (

Source: US Census)

Employment

%

Unemployment Rate - Dec. 2016

Total Labor Force - Dec. 2016

Total Employees - Dec. 2016

Prior year(s) unemployment percentage
2016 : 5.9%

2015 : 7.6%
2014 : 10.10% 
2013 : 10.60%
2012 : 11.20% 
2011 : 13.00% 

(Source: MI BLS)

Prior year(s) labor force
2016 : 13537

2014 : 13,757
2013 : 13,958
2012 : 14,113
2011 : 13,990

(Source: US Census)

Prior year(s) employee figures
2016 : 13,537

2015 : 13,042 
2014 : 13,230
2013 : 12,710
2012 : 12,057 

(Source: US Census)

Household Income/Cost of Living

Median Household - 2016

Cost of Living Data in Mason County: 82.4

Cost of Living

Based on US average of 100
Ludington Overall: 82.4 (Michigan 89)

Other Cost of Living Metrics

Housing: 61
Utilities: 96
Health: 95
Transportation: 97
Grocery: 94.6

Prior year(s) household Income Demographics
2016 : $44,086

2015 : $42,156
2014 : $42.156 
2013 : $41,136 
2012 : $40,957
2011 : $40,683 

(Source: US Census)

Age Distribution

  • 0-9 Years : 3,097Persons 10.7% 10.7%
  • 10-19 Years : 3,325Persons 11.6% 11.6%
  • 20-29 Years : 3,133 Persons 10.9% 10.9%
  • 30-39 Years : 2,980 Persons 10.3% 10.3%
  • 40-49 Years : 3,112 Persons 10.8% 10.8%
  • 50-59 Years : 4,193 Persons 14.6% 14.6%
  • 60-64 Years : 2,354 Persons 8.2% 8.2%
  • 65+ Years : 6,603 Persons 22.9% 22.9%
  • Total Population : 28,797 100% 100%

Education Attainment 

  • Less than 9th Grade 2.26% 2.26%
  • 9th-12th Grade 5.59% 5.59%
  • High School Diploma 33.9% 33.9%
  • Some College 25.98% 25.98%
  • Associate’s Degree 11.26% 11.26%
  • Bachelor’s Degree 13.9% 13.9%
  • Graduate Degree 7.8% 7.8%
Total Highschool Enrollment

Total High School Enrollment (2016) : 1,259

2015 Enrollment : 1,255
2014 Enrollment : 1,297
2013 Enrollment : 1,316
2012 Enrollment : 1,442
2011 Enrollment : 1,502

(Source: MI School Data)

Physical Characteristics

Mason County Climate
Annual Rainfall (in.) 30.5
Annual Snowfall (in.) 81
Precipitation Days 121
Sunny Days 163
Avg. July High Temp (deg. F) 80.9
Avg. Jan. Low Temp (deg. F) 15.2
Comfort Index 51
(US National Average = 44)
Avg. UV Index 3.3
Mason County Topography
Elevation (ft.) 694
Total Land Area: 495 sq. miles
Water Area: 746.7 sq. mile

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